Tackling dummy



G. S. WARNER March 29, 1927.

TACKLING DUMMY Filed Sept. 17, 1926 we G01/'vw u MW Patented Mar. 29, 1927.

UNITED d S'I'A'IESv PATENT .ori-ica N GLENN S. WARNER, 0F PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNOR TO A. G. SPALDING &

Bacs., or NEW Yoan, N. Y.,

A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY.

TACKLING DUMMY.

Application jled September 17, 1928. Serial No. 36,078.

Various -types `of tackling dummies have been devised in an effort to simulate the actual conditions existing during play, but as yet, no adequate device has been provided.

It is desirable that the figure resist the blow of the body of the tackler with a force equivalent to that of a player and yet the figure should yield and be freely displaceable after the impact occurs.

It is also desirable to provide a means for causing the figure to be tackled below a certain line, such, for example, as the waist line.

In order to satisfy the above requirements and to supply additional features, the herein described device has been designed, it being a further object to provide a structure, the mechanism of which is simple and strong.

Reference will now be had to the accompanying drawings for a more detailed description of the device, wherein Figure 1 is an elevation of the device, shown as it is in a condition to be tackled.

Figure 2 is an elevation, showing the structure in the position which it assumes after the dummy has been tackled.

Figure 3 is a plan view of the supporting frame with the rope removed.

In the drawing a designates a portion of the supporting structure to which is secured a suitable block by means of rope or link c.

A dummy is designated at d and is mounted for tackling by means of a rope e connected to the dummy by a link such as f. The rope e is carried over the block and secured to a weight g through an eye z which is provided at the center of the weight.

This weight is sufficient to counterbalance the weight of the dummy and to add sufficient weight to equal that of the resistance of a player being dragged down When tackled. A hole c' is provided through the weight and the rope e is threaded through it and over the block.

A cushioning block or spring 7' is secured to the end of the rope at the dummy and cushions the shocks imparted to the mechanism by the weight upon its return to normal position. The cushion strikes the underside of the weight, thus serving to absorb the strain otherwise placed upon the rope. Obviously, the cushioning means may be secured by Vthe lrope .or underside of the weight.

A frame 7;' is carried by the weight g and straps Z are secured at spaced points about the frame. The straps suspend an annular body m, the height of which may be varied by buckles Z. By means of this structure, the height at which the player tackles, may be varied.

The foregoing serves the operation of a preferred form of my apparatus. Obviously, changes in design and structure may be made without departing from the scope of the invention, and this invention is not to be limited save as set forth in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. In a tackling dummy, a supporting structure, a block carried thereby, a dummy, a rope secured to the dummy and passing over the block, a weight carried by the block and secured to the other end of the rope, for returning the dummy to normal position, and means for passing the rope end between the block and the dummy through the Weight.

2. In a tackling dummy, a supporting structure, a block carried thereby, a dummy, a rope secured to the dummy and passing over the block, a weight secured to the other end of the rope, a hole in the weicht for passing the end of the rope secured to the dummy through the weight, and means for cushioning the force of the weight as it returns the apparatus to normal position.

8. In a tackling dummy, a supporting structure, a block carried thereby, a dummy, a rope secured to the dummy and passing over the block, a weight carried by the block and secured to the other end of the rope, for returning the dummy to normal position, and means carried by the weight for regulating the height at which the dummy is tackled.

t. In a tackling dummy, a supporting structure, a block carried thereby, a dummy, a rope secured to the dummy and passing over the block, a weight carried by the block and secured to the other end of the rope, for returning the dummy to normal position, a frame carried by the weight, and means carried by the frame for regulating the height at which the dummy is tackled.

as a description of 5. In a tackling dummy, a supportingmounted Aon the` structure, a block carried thereby, a dummy, a rope secured to the dummy and passing over the block, a Weight carried by the block and secured to the other end of the rope, -for returning the dummy to normal position, a frame carried by the weight, straps secured to the Weight and spaced therearound, and an annular body carried by the strap to determine the height at Which the dummy is tackled. l

6. In a tackling dummy, a supportingstructure, a block carried thereby, a dummy,

a rope secured to the dummy and passing over the block, a Weight carried by the block and secured to the other end of the rope, for returning the dummy to normal position, a frame carried by the Weight, means to suspend a height regulating means Jfrom the frame, and means to adjust the suspending means.

This specification signed this 7th day of Sept., A. D. 1926.

GLENN S. WARNER. 

